"Carried the torch" is a phrase that typically means to uphold a tradition, cause or legacy. Some possible antonyms for this phrase could include "abandoned", "neglected", or "disregarded". If someone has abandoned the torch, this suggests that they have purposefully moved on from a tradition or cause, perhaps because they no longer believe in its relevance or importance. Neglected suggests a similar lack of attention to something, while disregarded implies that the tradition or cause was actively dismissed or rejected. In all cases, the antonyms for "carried the torch" indicate a lack of commitment or investment in maintaining a particular legacy or tradition.